How Do You Install A Football Neck Roll?

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When it comes to football pads, the helmet and shoulder pads are the most recognizable. But lesser-known and less visible pads — including the neck roll — can be just as important when it comes to protecting you against injury. The neck roll is a pad that attaches to the shoulder pads and helps to stabilize the head and neck during collisions. In a few steps you can attach one of these neck rolls and further protect yourself against football injuries like stingers and burners. Set your shoulder pads on a flat, level surface. Place your neck roll on the top of your shoulder pads, aligning the four brass eyelets on the pads. Use a marker to mark the holes where your neck roll will connect to your shoulder pads through the four eyelets. Remove your neck roll from the top of your shoulder pads. Use a drill to make holes in the shoulder pads. Some shoulder pads may have holes pre-drilled into them. Place the neck roll back on to your shoulder pads, aligning the eyelets with the holes you